How To Get Your Perfect Engagement Ring

The big moment, “The One Where You Ask Her to Marry You” episode of your life story, is getting closer.

You're dying to propose, but in all your eagerness, you've forgotten something vital to your SO's happiness: What kind of ring does she want?

A family heirloom may be a beautiful tradition, but does it truly fit her? Or does she want a ring she can call her own?

If she wants a new ring picked out just for her, what kind of style does she want? She it be big and flashy, or classic and demure? And how much money does she expect you to spend on it?

Despite your fear she'll reject your proposal if you don't get the ring just right, you don't have to buy a diamond the size of Jupiter to convince her to say yes.

Give both of yourselves more credit, and find the perfect engagement ring for your future fiancée by remembering these three things:

Some women want to keep it simple.

When you get down on one knee, you ideally want your question to result in a kiss that screams "YES!" The ring you get plays a part in that decision (albeit it's most likely a small part).

Many engagement rings are too decorative for certain tastes. The stone may be too big or have too much embellishment. You don't want her ring to be too uncomfortable to wear. (She is going to be wearing it for awhile, after all.)

So, take a look at the kinds of rings she wears in her everyday life. Choose something that will stand out, but will still fit with her personality.

Maybe she should've been born when art nouveau was at its height, and her desired ring fits into that era. A simple band inscribed with a thoughtful message, symbol or your intertwining initials may be perfect for her.

The ring should speak specifically to your bond, so buy one that you feel personifies your relationship.